Category Archives: religion

Milorad Pavic: The Horses of Saint Mark

Posted on September 21, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, if you wish to know early works by Milorad Pavic, the set of his short stories named “The Horses of Saint Mark/St. Mark’s Horses” (1976) is a wonderful literary opportunity. Young Pavic is yet distant from his writing … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1663: Historical News Today

Posted on September 1, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, The Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) doesn’t mean only battles & death. There is some pretty space for life & slow motion changes as well: Vienna, 31st August, 1633: “Here everybody speaks about the peace in Germany, nevertheless a … Continue reading →

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François Couperin: Messe des Couvents

Posted on August 14, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, as you remember François Couperin has composed plenty of wonderful religious pieces. Today I offer you a complete Mass for convents & monasteries famous as Messe pour les Couvents (1690). Enjoy the spirit & solemnity of the Grand … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 VI

Posted on August 7, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our voyage goes one. The heat & lack of wind don’t allow us to sail as fast as we wished but we enjoy the time catching fishes & studying all the beauties of the stars. Aboard the … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 V

Posted on July 8, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, heat menaces our voyage. Unfortunately, there are neither fridges nor ice on board. Keep calm & be brave! The good news is there are plenty of flying fishes around. Aboard the Oiseau, 25 March 1685 “…We have finally … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint John of Shanghai & San Francisco

Posted on July 4, 2021 by kethuprofumo

John of Shanghai & San Francisco (1896-1966) is a very unusual Russian Orthodox Saint of our times. He was a pastor, a spiritual father, a healer & even possessed a gift of foreseeing. He belongs to the family of the … Continue reading →

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Milorad Pavic: The Star Mantle

Posted on June 21, 2021 by kethuprofumo

To create some mystic air of the Summer Solstice I have chosen the novel “The Star Mantle” (2000) which Milorad Pavic presented as a brief astrological reference for whose who are unfamiliar with it. I remember when I was choosing … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint George

Posted on June 5, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Saint George or Saint George the Winner as we often name him (died 23 April 303) is one of the most respectful Russian Saints, the patron of Moscow & Russia since the time of Prince Yuri Dolgor’ukij (the Long-Armed) (1099-1157). … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1633: Historical News Today

Posted on May 31, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, no matter intense battles, the air of peace has appeared in our historical tidings. Indeed, the life goes on while the Thirty Year’s War (1618-1648) is moving to so desired Pax…It is 1633 yet & only negotiations are … Continue reading →

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Milorad Pavic: Dictionary of the Khazars

Posted on May 20, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers & writers, -as most of us write something this or that way, – I suppose that each of us dreams or has dreamed to discover or to write a book that were unique, unbelievable, a bit absurd & … Continue reading →